HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Tom Brower, Chair |
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Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Sean Quinlan |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 16, 2017 |
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10:00am |
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Conference Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM. Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization amount. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Expands the Downpayment Loan Program to provide greater assistance for eligible borrowers to become first-time homebuyers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY. Provides that certain areas within Hawaii Public Housing Authority housing projects are closed to the public and requirements for signage notifying trespassers of illegal entry. Amends the offense of criminal trespass in the second degree to permit the prosecution of an unauthorized entry or a violation of a written prohibition to enter into certain housing projects. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
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RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT. Directs the mayor of each county to designate an officer to oversee any public-private partnerships entered into by the county. Authorizes counties to develop public-private partnerships to construct relief sewers for affordable housing development projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Authorizes qualified nonprofit housing trusts to repurchase affordable units developed with government assistance when a government entity waives its first right of refusal to repurchase the unit. Authorizes counties to waive a first right of refusal to repurchase a privately-developed affordable housing unit built pursuant to a unilateral agreement or similar instrument. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Directs HHFDC or any appropriate entity of the State to initiate negotiations to keep the units of the Front Street Apartments on the island of Maui affordable or to acquire the Front Street Apartments property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 314 in the State Capitol;
WEB: For testimony less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-8520 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Tom Brower Chair |
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